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It\u2019s time to learn how to draw a Labrador! Drawing is a skill that comes naturally to some, but most of us need a little help. Even talented artists don\u2019t always get it right on the first go, and sometimes need a hand perfecting a new technique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How To Draw A Labrador – Step by Step<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the best ways to learn how to draw is in stages. Very few people can start in the corner of a picture and line by line produce a great work of art in the manner of a printer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most great artists break down their drawings into steps. Basic outlines and simple shapes are built upon, until the canvas is filled with something spectacular.<\/p>\n\n\n

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In these instructions each new section will be in red to help you focus on the part at hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pencil, pen and paper ready? It\u2019s time to draw a Labrador<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Take your pencil and piece of paper. Draw three circles. The central circle should be slightly bigger than the other two.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The top circle will become your dog\u2019s head. The middle circle will be her torso. The bottom circle, intersecting the torso, will be her hips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make a cross in each circle, placed towards the lower right hand side. These marks will help you to add features later on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s time to give your pup a face! Let\u2019s get bold and switch to your pen. Use your cross to place them in the right area.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The eyes will go in each of the top segments. The nose will rest on the centre of your cross. Let the tongue and muzzle placement hang into the middle circle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We are now going to add some bigger features. Let\u2019s start with those floppy Labrador ears!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Working from one side of the head to the other, make sure they hang down no further than the base of the top circle. They should fall just lower than your horizontal line.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Now let\u2019s give her a couple of legs and a lovely waggy tail!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tail will wave up from the top left hand side of the bottom circle. The hind leg will rest in the middle of that circle. The right left will sit snugly next to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 4<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s time to give that dog a bit more structure. You are going to make two new lines. One for the slop of his back and nape of his neck.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The other will define his front. Add a last little line between those two legs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 5<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your Lab\u2019s been out having fun, and his fur has got a little scruffed<\/a> up. This gives him a bit more character and texture. So go ahead and draw a half cloud shape on his chest.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Add in his left front leg, with a small paw pointing off to the side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 6<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re nearly there! So let\u2019s get rid of those construction lines.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Gently touch your paper to make sure your ink is dry. If it isn\u2019t wait until it is or you will smudge your picture. When it\u2019s dry, take an eraser and gently delete the first three circles you drew.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 7<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Grab that pencil again! We are going to give your pup some definition.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Using soft, light strokes shade in the areas shown in pink on the image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 8<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re done! Congratulations on your gorgeous doggy drawing!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Don\u2019t be discouraged if your Labrador doesn\u2019t look exactly like these images on your first try. Even copying to a format is a learned skill in part. Give it another go and I bet you\u2019ll be even more pleased with the results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After all – practice makes perfect! And with practice, anyone can learn how to draw a Labrador of their own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With thanks to Toby Mattinson Animation for the Labrador illustrations.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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